Policy framework and institutional capacity for media development and transparencyOct 8, 2013Within a decade, there has been a rapid increase of media organizations in the country, a result of a liberalized media policy. UNDP’s cooperation with the Department of Information and Media (DoIM) is largely formed by the outcomes of the Media Development Assessment (MDA) carried out in 2010, and the strategic framework developed as a result.

Increasing participation of women in local governanceFeb 5, 2014UNDP will continue to support the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) in developing training modules for leadership and political participation for women. The participation of Bhutanese women at the local government, particularly at the decision making level is minimal.

Enhancing judicial capacities for improved access to justiceFeb 5, 2014UNDP works with UNICEF and UN Women to support capacity development in ensuring democratic governance and rule of law. In 2013, the focus is on continued judicial training for judicial personnel to improve the court management and legal skills by legal personnel and judges, as well as registrars and bench clerks.

OUR WORK - DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

UNDP's democratic governance support in Bhutan is broadly categorized under the areas of decentralization and local governance; electoral systems and processes; access to justice; parliamentary development; public administration reform and anti-corruption; and e-governance, access to information and media development.